Clinical Nurse Specialist | Ward CG

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Ward CG

Christichurch - Ward CG, Neurological Adult Rehabilitation, Burwood Hospital

Permanent, 0.8 FTE Senior Nursing Leadership position

Extensive nursing experience is essential

Registered with the Nursing Council of NZ with current APC

Senior clinical skills with a passion and commitment to rehabilitation.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse with a strong clinical background to join our team in Ward CG, Burwood Adult Rehabilitation Unit (BARU) Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation. We are looking for a senior nurse with a passion for rehabilitation with a focus on neurological conditions, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work alongside the nursing and interdisciplinary team members. We want this nurse to be an innovative thinker with an ability to problem solve and respond in a varied and complex patient environment with a focus on best practice.

Ward CG at Burwood Hospital is a Neurological Adult Rehabilitation Service with an interdisciplinary team approach working alongside patients who have suffered a neurological event such as stroke or brain aneurysm. Our patient population age group is primarily between 18 - 65 years. Based at Burwood Hospital, you will work as part of our Older Person's Health & Rehabilitation Specialist Service providing vital care and rehabilitation to some of our communities most vulnerable people. You will require a strong rehabilitation focus, a desire to learn and an understanding of the social and cultural needs of our patients and their families / whanau.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to gain and develop leadership knowledge and experience. Effective communication and development of a close working relationship with our nursing interdisciplinary team members. With your extensive clinical experience, you will demonstrate the ability to support and educate both team members, patients and whanau. Working seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team including Charge Nurse Manager, Registered and Enrolled nurses, Hospital Aides and Allied Health Professionals.

About You

• As a senior nurse you will require recent neurological nursing experience
• Expert communication, interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage people at all levels will see you work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of teams
• By utilising advanced knowledge and clinical skills in collaboration with nursing and medical staff, the interdisciplinary team and other external agencies you will contribute to the development and maintenance of high quality evidenced based care for staff, patients and whanau.
• You will also contribute to nursing standards and quality initiatives
• Sound interpersonal skills and management of complex situations enable you to work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered as required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in relevant management and / or leadership roles with the ability to influence decision making and change
• Interpersonal skills and building relationships
• Strategic thinking and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
• Competent user of Microsoft office suite and other relevant software
• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Hold or be working towards a relevant Post Graduate Certificate
• Hold or working towards Expert PDRP
• Good Knowledge and support for the integration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within an inpatient setting

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 31st August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.